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Billy Allgood Obituary
Pineville - Funeral services celebrating the life and impact of Louisiana College coaching legend Billy Allgood will be held Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Alexandria with Dr. Chris Thacker officiating. Former LC basketball players Drexel Robinson, Michael Talbert and Basketball Manager Butch Morrison will also participate in the service.
Interment will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Ball.
Visitation for Coach Allgood will be held Friday, September 21, 2018 from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Hixson Brothers in Pineville, and from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday at the church.
Pallbearers will be the class of '65 David Mitchell, Billy Jones, Frank Schneider, Larry Perkins, Don Bates and Alan Williams.
Honorary pallbearers will be his former players from Louisiana College.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks memorials be made to the Louisiana Special Olympics, 1000 East Morris Ave., Hammond, LA, 70403.
Allgood, 87, of Pineville passed away at his home Wednesday, September 19, 2018 surrounded by his family.
Allgood was an active member of Emmanuel Baptist Church and former longtime member of First Baptist Church in Pineville, where he was a faithful member of LC biology Professor C.J. Cavanaugh's Sunday school class.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Francis Irene Allgood; son Duke Allgood and wife, Sissy, daughter Pam Hancock and husband, Lee; grandchildren Michael Allgood and wife, Kaci, Katy Jackson and husband, Jim, and Spencer Hancock; and great grandchildren Jackson, Piper and Will Allgood. He is also survived by an aunt, Edna Paige.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elton Allgood and Bernice Frazier, and a brother, J.E. Allgood.
To extend online condolences to the Allgood family, please visit us at www.hixsonbrothers.com.
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September 26, 2018
I am so sorry to hear about Coach Allgood. He was such a special man, and I thought the world of him. I remember him teaching me swimming at the indoor pool at LC when I was small. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Marla Willet Morvant
Gerald Baptiste
September 25, 2018
First, I would like to pass on my heart felt condolences to Mrs. Allgood, Duke and the extended family and friends. Coach Allgood was a coach who embraced me @ early age, letting me have access to his wisdom & knowledge of life, religion, athletics and unlimited access to the field house to hone my basketball skills. Coach, and Coach Rushing shared an interest in my ability to play the game of basketball. I can remember sometime Coach would be bothered with his ailing back and would be on his back inverter in his office and next moment on the court conducting intense defensive maneuvers by example to his team @ practice. Each winter when I volunteer coach basketball to my 5 thru 9 year old's inner city kids @ the LA county recreation league. I employ many of the saying and methods to teach and motivate players to learn the game. Oh yeah, sometime they will look @ me with the greatest of bewilderment or say where in the world did you get that "sayin" or "quote" when channeling my inner coach Billy...I just reply...Coach its "All...Good ". I don't have many regrets in my life, but I wish I could have played basketball for him. RIP Coach Billy...God's team need a coach in heaven.
"Come to me, All you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest"... Matthew 11:28
Michael and Tonya McIntosh
September 25, 2018
We were saddened to hear the news of Coach Allgood's passing. He is a treasure to all those who were fortunate enough to spend some time with him. God bless and keep you.
September 24, 2018
Offering my condolences. May Almighty God and your treasured memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength to endure. (Psalm 147:3)
September 24, 2018
With my sincere sympathy to your family; May your treasured memories continue to provide a measure of comfort and peace to the family. Please be strengthened from (Isaiah 61:1,2) our God "binds up the broken-hearted and comforts all who mourn"
September 24, 2018
One of the greatest privileges of my years on the earth was to serve on the Louisiana College Staff with Billy Allgood. In 1977 one of the highly attended Homecomings "Wild Cats come Home" filled the West Field House to over flowing. The attendance was so large that Mrs. Allgood had difficulty getting past the officers who were turning people away due to fire department requirements. She made it and Billy and the basketball team played a great game that was enjoyed by large gathering of Alumni & Friends.
Carlton Valnce
David Nagy
September 22, 2018
Becky and I were so sorry to here about Billy's passing. Our condolences go out to Irene and all of Billy's family. We will always cherish and remember visiting with Billy, Irene and there beloved dog Pokie, with our beloved dog Maggie. Billy would keep us entertained with stories from his coaching life. He was a true Christian and a great man who will be greatly missed by all. We are proud to have been able to call him a friend. God's blessings to the entire family.
David Cox
September 22, 2018
Offering sincere condolences for Coach Allgood's loss. Lifting Irene and family in prayer.
Mike Douchant
September 21, 2018
"Bow up, boy!" How many times did I hear that pointed but pertinent phrase playing both basketball and baseball under Coach Allgood? Do you think there ever was a lame "no good" lashing-out reference behind closed doors in the A-Dorm following an exhausting practice frequently featuring a disarming dressing down? But over time, immaturity faded as anyone with an ounce of integrity or athletic knowledge knew Billy was equal to, if not superior to, his counterparts at larger universities. Through the good and bad and ups and downs, BillyBall was a microcosm of what lay ahead years later for all of us privileged to be his pupil. I've come to cherish those life lessons learned under Billy's tutelage. Admittedly, it wasn't always a day at the beach. Regrettably, I hold the Hall of Shame distinction of losing baseball home opener christening "The Field That Billy Built" as a flailing freshman. But I'm sure Billy would tell me there is a bigger picture and more vital things to dwell on, to get over myself, and bow up one more time. Guess what? Whether I wanted to hear it or not, he again would be absolutely right! Billy was always a Southern gentleman to my now deceased mother-in-law; for which I am grateful. My sincere condolences to ex-batterymate Duke and his entire family.
Ursula
September 21, 2018
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. . May the God of all comfort bring peace and comfort to your hearts at this difficult time.
J.T. ROUGEOU
September 21, 2018
Played baseball under Coach at LC duringk the 59-61 seasons. He as an outstanding mentor and great athlete unto himself.. Pitched batting practice and was better than any pitcher we faced during regular season. A great mentor and an inpiration for me through life. RIP Coach
WILL GRAHAM
September 21, 2018
THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO THE ALLGOOD FAMILY . ENJOYED WATCHING BILLY COACH BASEBALL AT LOUISIANA COLLEGE THROUGH THE YEARS. HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO HAD THE PLEASURE OF KNOWING HIM.
Earl Poythress
September 21, 2018
Frances,
Coach Allgood touched the lives of many of us in Meridian, Ms. High School and especially the
members of his basketball teams from 1955- 1957. i was a member of that team that encouraged us to make the best effort on the court because that would become a part of our witness to others. Thank you for giving us a mentor
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